sibilate
/ˈsɪbɪleɪt/
verb
- To make a hissing sound, like the letter 's' or a snake.
- Steam escaped from the kettle, causing it to sibilate softly.
- The actor had to sibilate the 's' sounds clearly so the audience could hear.
- The snake began to sibilate when the hiker got too close.
- To pronounce a word or sound with a hissing effect, especially in speech or singing.
- Some people naturally sibilate when they say words like 'sister' or 'snake'.
- The voice coach taught her not to sibilate too much during the song.
- He tends to sibilate his 's' sounds, which makes his speech sound a bit sharp.